Photography Atelier is a portfolio and project building course for emerging to advanced photographers. Two sections will be taught by Jennifer McClure and Emily Belz in the September 2025 to May 2026 session.
Registration for 25 / 26 Session is open on our Education Page.
This portfolio and project building course will inspire students to take new approaches to their photography practice and help guide students in finding concepts and approaches they would like to develop into a longer-term project. Supportive dialog between the instructor and student is the basis of honing the work.
We are excited to meet the needs of the next generation of photographic artists with this 9-month intensive program offered once a year, and culminating in an exhibition at the Griffin Museum at the end of the class.
The course includes all of the steps to bring a series of photographic work to readiness for a gallery exhibition. This includes writing for photography, sequencing work for presentation, printing and framing options. Each student will also have one private meeting with the instructor.
Any method or medium of image making is welcome although digital photography is recommended for the first half of the class when work is assigned each week. The Photography Atelier has a separate website that displays all of the Atelier’s final efforts.
You may see all the atelier classes and artists here.
The Atelier is held once a year from September to May.
“The Atelier at the Griffin Museum may well be the perfect class for any emerging or serious photographer. I have taken it three times and find it nothing short of inspiring. You’ll have teachers (Meg Birnbaum) who know what they’re talking about, assignments that will push you to take your work further, and the support of fellow photographers who share your passion. Perhaps most importantly, you’ll become part of the robust and welcoming community of photographers that the Griffin gathers and nurtures throughout New England.”
Edward Boches
For more information about the Atelier program, contact Yana Nosenko at programs@griffinmuseum.org
